A Report On The Accident That Killed Bill
Vukovich In The 1955 Indianapolis 500-Mile-Race
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A Report On The Accident That Killed Bill Vukovich In The 1955 Indianapolis 500-Mile-Race
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The following is a comprehensive report and photographic record of the fatal accident in the 1955 Indianapolis 500-Mile-Race that took the life of two-time Indianapolis "500" winner Bill Vukovich while he was leading the race and going for his third victory in a row. Since this was one of the most significant events in the history of automobile racing and perhaps in the world of sports; and since a considerable amount of misunderstanding has always been associated with the event; and since many people were deeply affected by what happened that day, this report is meant to establish once and for all and beyond any reasonable doubt exactly what happened before, during and after the accident. This report is the result of many years of detailed analysis using all of the author's abilities and knowledge in automobile racing, motion pictures, video, computers, photo analysis, research techniques and experience gained from other research projects he has been involved in. It is his belief that he has put to rest all of the myths and rumors and established the true facts of exactly what happened to Bill Vukovich on May 30, 1955 in the Indianapolis 500-Mile-Race. From time to time new information, if it surfaces, will be incorporated into this report. Additionally, since there are undoubtedly more photos that exist that we don't have, new ones may be added from time to time as they come in so please check this site occasionally. If you have contradictory information as to the content of this report, please e-mail the author. If the information can be verified, the report will be changed to reflect it. In addition, if you find any of this material to be too graphic, objectionable or inappropriate please notify the author for possible exclusion from the site. If you have any photos, movies, written material, magazines, books or information on this accident or Bill Vukovich that are not included in this report that you would like to loan, please e-mail or phone the author for possible use on the web site. You will note the site has evolved into a tribute to the great two time Indy winner as well. Please click on the contributions link in the main menu. And if you just want to comment on the event, please email also.
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